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VGW(HU.770.006
15 Feb 1770:12 (978)
While the theatres are exhibiting a ridiculous Jubilee, in
commemoration of a dead deer stealer, the patriots have
lately enjoyed the exalted satisfaction of celebrating a
nobler Jubilee in honour of a live patriot. . . [7 lines]
bells ringing . . . [3 lines, pageant for Wilkes's 45th
birthday]
The Pageant, exhibiting the characters of patriotism.
Marrowbones and cleavers, two by two,
. . . [23 lines]
St. Bride's bells ringing muffled as the hearse passed. . .
[10 lines]
A triumphal car, containing the bust of Mr. Wilkes, drawn by
the members of the Beef Steak Club, singing Mr. Wilkes's
parody on Veni Creator. . .
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